Tuesday 10.14.25 DOL 6th Grade

Why was the Nile River essential for the economic interdependence of Ancient Egypt?

• It provided a barrier against invaders.

• It supplied water for crops, enabling trade with other regions.

• It was used only for religious ceremonies.

• It separated Egypt from the rest of Africa.

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TX.SOC.6.6.C

The Nile River was very important to ancient Egypt. Farmers used it for (a)   so they could grow crops and trade food with other regions.

• irrigation
• drinking clean water
• fishing
• building pyramids

Match the following

Groups:

(a) Egypt GAVE (traded out)

,

(b) Egypt RECEIVED (traded in)

• Gold

• Papyrus

• Cloth

• Spices

• Wood

• Copper

• Wheat